Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the field of biological materials, and more particularly
to a cubic cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition and preparation method therefor.
Background
[0002] The vascular related diseases, such as myocardial infarction and stroke, have a high
morbidity and mortality all over the world. Non-targeted agents, such as urokinase
and other thrombolytic drugs, have some problems, such as bleeding side effects and
wide systemic exposure. Due to the complex hemodynamics of blood circulation system
and the rapid clearance of normal carriers, targeted delivery of therapeutic drugs
or contrast agents to vascular injury sites still faces great challenges. The physical
and chemical properties of nano-carriers, such as shape, will affect the fate and
biological function of nano-carriers
in vivo. Recent studies have shown that non-spherical drug carriers can evade the body clearance
mechanism, prolong the circulation time and increase the adhesion to the blood vessel
surface. The study of controllable, targeted and non-spherical morphological carriers
has brought new hope for targeted diagnosis and efficient treatment of vascular related
diseases.
[0003] The mortality caused by uncontrolled blood loss is high in hospitals and battlefields.
Normal physiological hemostasis process is far from enough in the case of serious
injury, such as car accident or war trauma. Effective and rapid hemostasis and reducing
bleeding time are important measures to reduce patient mortality. At present, the
hemostatic materials commonly used in clinic, such as hemostatic gauze, hemostatic
fiber and hemostatic bandage, have deficiencies. These hemostatic materials can only
be used for external bleeding, need a long time to achieve hemostasis, and is easy
to adhere to the wound and is difficult to change dressing, and is ineffective for
infection and suppuration of the wound. Internal bleeding is mostly caused by organ
rupture, and it is almost impossible to stop bleeding "at the first time" after injury
because hemostatic drugs for external application can not be used. Recombinant human
coagulation factor VII (rFVII) is the representative of systemic hemostatic drugs,
but rFVII is expensive, easy to be inactivated and difficult to preserve, which greatly
limits its clinical application. Platelet products have some defects, such as immunogenicity,
difficult storage and easy inactivation, which also limit their application in emergency
treatment. Therefore, intravenous hemostatic materials for the treatment of internal
bleeding have great clinical demand. In summary, it is urgent to develop hemostatic
materials with faster hemostatic speed and better effect, and which can be used for
internal bleeding.
[0004] The specific binding of RGD sequence with GPIIb/IIIa receptor on the activated platelet
surface is the final pathway of hemostatic clot formation. The RGD sequence can only
bind to the activated platelet at the bleeding site, and resting platelets in normal
blood circulation have no GPIIb/IIIa receptors on their surface, so there is no effect
on circulating platelets. In recent years, it has become a new research direction
for researchers to construct artificial platelets using polymer materials loaded with
RGD polypeptide. Lavik's team used PLGA-PLL as a polymer carrier, and attached GRGDS
pentapeptide onto PLGA-PLL-PEG to construct a synthetic platelet. The artificial platelet
was administered by intravenous, which could activate platelets, promote platelet
aggregation and further trigger coagulation mechanism, and the bleeding time was reduced
by 45% in rat femoral artery injury model. However, the artificial platelet has some
shortcomings, e.g. synthesis method is complex. Anirban Sen Gupta's team modified
nanoliposomes with annular RGD to construct an artificial platelets, which reduced
the bleeding time by about 50% in the mouse tail transection model after injected
through tail vein. Mitragotri's team simulated the morphology and rheology of platelets
by modifying PAH-BSA nanoparticles with GRGDS, and the synthesized artificial platelets
could reduce the bleeding time in mouse tail transection model by 45%. Zhang Jianxiang's
team injected positively charged nanoparticles synthesized by cholic acid and polyethyleneimine
into the tail vein, and reduced the bleeding time by about 40% in the rat femoral
artery injury model. Tan Yingxia et al. invented an artificial platelet PLGA-PEG-RGD
by loading PLGA-PEG nanoparticles with RGD. PLGA-PEG-RGD is regular spherical, but
its particle size is uneven. Although PLGA-PEG-RGD can be used as nano-hemostatic
material for vein, the hemostatic effect in rat liver injury model is limited, and
the hemostatic time can only be reduced by about 30%.
[0005] The hemostatic efficiency of artificial platelet depends largely on the surface biological
functions and physical and mechanical properties of nanoparticles, such as size and
shape. The morphology of nano-carriers not only affects their dynamic migration to
the blood vessel wall, but also affects their adhesion and aggregation interaction
with activated platelets. Compared with spherical particles, carriers with anisotropic
shapes (such as ellipsoids and rods) have higher migration ability to blood vessel
walls and stronger adhesion in physiologically flow environments. In addition, the
geometry of the carrier will also affect its circulation and clearance
in vivo. Therefore, regulating the shape of carrier brings new hope for overcoming physiological
barrier and improving hemostatic efficiency.
[0006] However, most previous studies focused on spherical carriers, and no one has ever
tried to use a cubic carrier for targeted therapy of hemorrhage.
Summary of Invention
[0007] The purpose of the invention is to provide a cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
(RGD-COF) and a preparation method therefor and uses thereof.
[0008] In the first aspect of the present invention, it provides a cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition in which the mass ratio of the cyclodextrin framework to RGD is 1: 0.001-1:
1, and preferably 1: 0.005-1: 0.5; and
the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition has a particle size of 10 nm-50 µm, preferably
50 nm-50 µm, more preferably 100-500 nm or 1-5 µm.
[0009] In another preferred embodiment, the composition is a cuboidal or cubic cyclodextrin
framework-RGD composition.
[0010] In another preferred embodiment, the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework to RGD
in the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition is 1: 0.001-1: 1, preferably
1: 0.005-1: 0.5, and more preferably 1: 0.04-1: 0.5.
[0011] In another preferred embodiment, the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework to RGD
in the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition is 1: 0.005-1: 0.1, and preferably
1: 0.05.
[0012] In another preferred embodiment, the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework to RGD
in the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition is 1: 0.05.
[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework to RGD
in the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition is 1: 0.049, 1: 0.08, 1: 0.005,
1: 0.015, 1: 0.05, 1: 0.016, 1: 0.065, or 1: 0.046.
[0014] In another preferred embodiment, the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
has a particle size of 50 nm to 50 µm.
[0015] In another preferred embodiment, the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
has a particle size of 100-500 nm.
[0016] In another preferred embodiment, the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
has a particle size of 100-300 nm, and preferably 150-200 nm.
[0017] In another preferred embodiment, the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
has a particle size of 1-50 µm, preferably 30-50 µm, more preferably 10-30 µm.
[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
has a particle size of 1-5 µm.
[0019] In another preferred embodiment, the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
has a particle size of 200-500 nm, 100-300 nm, 200-400 nm, 200-500 nm, 1-10 µm, 1-5
µm, 30-50 µm, or 10-30 µm.
[0020] In another preferred embodiment, the RGD comprises a linear RGD or a circular RGD.
[0021] In another preferred embodiment, the RGD is a linear RGD.
[0022] In another preferred embodiment, the RGD is selected from the group consisting of
RGD, GRGD, RGDS, RGDV, RGDF, GRGDV, GRGDF, GRGDS, RGDDSP, RGDDAP, other polypeptides
containing the RGD sequence, and combinations thereof.
[0023] In another preferred embodiment, the linear RGD is selected from the group consisting
of linear RGD, linear GRGD, linear RGDS, linear GRGDS, and combinations thereof.
[0024] In another preferred embodiment, the annular RGD is selected from the group consisting
of annular RGD, annular GRGD, annular RGDS, annular RGDV, annular RGDF, annular GRGDV,
annular GRGDF, annular GRGDS, annular RGDDSP, annular RGDDAP, other polypeptides containing
annular RGD sequences, and combinations thereof.
[0025] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin is selected from group consisting
of α-cyclodextrin (alpha-cyclodextrin), β-cyclodextrin (beta-cyclodextrin), γ-cyclodextrin
(gamma-cyclodextrin), hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, sulfobutyl-β-cyclodextrin, methyl-β-cyclodextrin,
carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin, and combinations thereof.
[0026] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin is selected from group consisting
of α-cyclodextrins, β-cyclodextrins, γ-cyclodextrins, and more preferably γ-cyclodextrins.
[0027] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin is γ-cyclodextrin.
[0028] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition reduces
the clot formation time by more than 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90%.
[0029] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition reduces
the bleeding time by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0030] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition reduces
the blood loss by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0031] In the second aspect of the present invention, it provides a method for preparing
a cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition, which comprises the steps of:
- (1) providing a cuboidal cyclodextrin-organometallic framework (CD-MOF);
- (2) crosslinking step: crosslinking the cuboidal cyclodextrin-metal organic framework
of step (1) with a crosslinking agent to obtain a cyclodextrin framework (COF);
- (3) RGD modification step, modifying RGD onto the cyclodextrin framework of step (2),
thereby obtaining the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF).
[0032] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2), the cross-linking is to cross-link
the hydroxyl group (-OH) on the cuboidal cyclodextrin-metal organic framework by the
cross-linking agent.
[0033] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2), the cyclodextrin framework is a cyclodextrin
framework with water stability.
[0034] In another preferred embodiment, in step (3), RGD is modified on the surface of the
cyclodextrin framework of step (2), thereby obtaining the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition.
[0035] In another preferred embodiment, the step (2) further comprises:
(2a) optionally, a step of retaining the cubic shape of the COF;
(2b) optionally, a step of removing metal ions.
[0036] In another preferred embodiment, the cross-linking step comprises the following sub-steps:
(2a) a dispersing step: dispersing the cuboidal cyclodextrin-metal organic framework
in an organic solvent A to obtain a dispersing liquid 2a;
(2b) a step of adding crosslinking agent and the catalyst: under a crosslinking reaction
temperature T, adding a crosslinking agent and a catalyst A into the dispersion liquid
2a, and obtaining a dispersion liquid 2b after a reaction time t1;
(2c) optionally, a cooling step: cooling the dispersion liquid 2b to obtain a cooled
dispersion liquid 2b;
(2d) optionally, a step of terminated the reaction: adding a reaction terminator into
the cooled dispersion 2b to obtain a dispersion 2d;
(2e) optionally, a centrifugal step: centrifuging the dispersion liquid 2d to obtain
a crystal 2e;
(2f) optionally, a washing step: washing the crystal 2e to obtain a washed crystal
2f;
(2g) optionally, a drying step: drying the washed crystal 2f; and
(2h) obtaining the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework (COF).
[0037] In another preferred embodiment, the dispersion 2a is a suspension, an emulsion,
a suspension or a colloid.
[0038] In another preferred embodiment, the dispersion 2b is a suspension, an emulsion,
a suspension or a colloid.
[0039] In another preferred embodiment, the dispersion 2d is a suspension, an emulsion,
a suspension or a colloid.
[0040] In another preferred embodiment, the temperature T of the crosslinking reaction is
30-110°C, preferably 40-100 °C, more preferably 60-90 °C, and most preferably 70-80
°C.
[0041] In another preferred embodiment, the temperature T of the crosslinking reaction is
80°C, 40°C, 100°C, 50°C, 70°C, or 60°C
[0042] In another preferred embodiment, the molar ratio of the cyclodextrin-organometallic
framework of step (2a) to the crosslinking agent of step (2b) is 1: 1-1:20, preferably
1: 2-1:10, and more preferably 1: 4-1: 8.
[0043] In another preferred embodiment, the molar ratio of the cyclodextrin-organometallic
framework of step (2a) to the crosslinking agent of step (2b) is 1: 6, 1: 2, 1: 5,
1:10, 1:20, 1: 8, 1:15, or 1: 4.
[0044] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2b), the crosslinking agent and the catalyst
are added under stirring at a stirring speed of 200-1000 rpm, preferably 300-800 rpm,
and more preferably 400-600 rpm.
[0045] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2b), the crosslinking agent and the catalyst
are added under stirring at a stirring speed of 600 rpm, 200 rpm, 1000 rpm, 900 rpm,
700 rpm, 400 rpm, 500 rpm, or 700 rpm.
[0046] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2b), the hydroxyl groups in the cyclodextrin-organometallic
framework are cross-linked by covalent bonds.
[0047] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2b), the reaction time t1 is 4-48h, preferably
8-24h, and more preferably 12-16h.
[0048] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2b), the reaction time t1 is 24 h, 48 h,
4 h, 12 h, 8 h, or 16 h.
[0049] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2c), the cooling is to cool to room temperature.
[0050] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2d), the reaction terminator is ethanol.
[0051] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2d), the reaction terminator is 95-100%
ethanol or 70-90% ethanol.
[0052] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2e), the centrifugation is conducted at
3000-4500 rpm for 3-15 min, and preferably at 4000 rpm for 5 min.
[0053] In another preferred embodiment, in step (2f), the washing is to wash by using ethanol,
water and/or acetone.
[0054] In another preferred embodiment, the COF is in a cubic shape.
[0055] In another preferred embodiment, the particle size of the COF is 50 nm to 50 µm,
and preferably 50-500 nm or 1-50 µm.
[0056] In another preferred embodiment, the particle size of the COF is 100-500 nm.
[0057] In another preferred embodiment, the particle size of the COF is 100-300 nm, and
preferably 150-200 nm.
[0058] In another preferred embodiment, the particle size of the COF is 1-50 µm, preferably
30-50 µm, and more preferably 10-30 µm.
[0059] In another preferred embodiment, the particle size of the COF is 1-5 µm.
[0060] In another preferred embodiment, the particle size of the COF is 200-500 nm, 100-300
nm, 200-400 nm, 200-500 nm, 1-10 µm, 1-5 µm, 30-50 µm, or 10-30 µm.
[0061] In another preferred embodiment, the RGD modification step comprises the following
sub-steps:
(3a) a dispersing step: dispersing the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework (COF) and RGD
in an organic solvent B to obtain a dispersing liquid 3a;
(3b) conjugating step: adding a catalyst B into the dispersion liquid 3a to conjugate
the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework with RGD, wherein the reaction time is t2;
(3c) optionally, a centrifugation step;
(3d) optionally, a washing step;
(3f) optionally, a drying step;
(3g) obtaining the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF).
[0062] In another preferred embodiment, in step (3b), the conjugating is to conjugate the
hydroxyl groups on the surface of the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework with the carboxyl
groups of the RGD.
[0063] In another preferred embodiment, the dispersion 3a is a uniformly mixed dispersion.
[0064] In another preferred embodiment, the dispersion 3a is a suspension, an emulsion,
a suspension, or a colloid.
[0065] In another preferred embodiment, the conjugating step is carried out under the condition
of heating and stirring.
[0066] In another preferred embodiment, a magnetic stirrer rotates at 200-1000 rpm during
the stirring process.
[0067] In another preferred embodiment, the magnetic stirrer rotates at 200 rpm, 400 rpm,
500 rpm, 600 rpm, 700 rpm, 900 rpm, or 1000 rpm during the stirring process.
[0068] In another preferred embodiment, the heating temperature is 20-40 °C, and preferably
37-38 °C.
[0069] In another preferred embodiment, the heating temperature is 20°C, 25°C, 30°C, 35°C,
37°C, or 40°C.
[0070] In another preferred embodiment, the reaction time t2 is 4-48 h, preferably 8-24
h, and more preferably 12-20 h.
[0071] In another preferred embodiment, the reaction time t2 is 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h, 18h, 24h,
or 48h.
[0072] In another preferred embodiment, in step (3a), wherein the molar ratio of COF to
RGD is 1: 0.1 to 1:10, preferably 1: 0.2 to 1: 5, and preferably 1: 1.
[0073] In another preferred embodiment, in step (3a), the molar ratio of COF to RGD is 1:
1, 1: 2, 5: 1, 4: 1, 2: 1, 1: 3 or 1: 5.
[0074] In another preferred embodiment, in step (3g), the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition (RGD-COF) has a particle size of 200-500 nm, 100-300 nm, 200-400 nm, 200-500
nm, 1-10 µm, 1-5 µm, 30-50 µm, or 10-30 µm.
[0075] In another preferred embodiment, the crosslinking agent is selected from the group
consisting of peroxides, polyisocyanates, glycidyl ethers, diacids or polyacids, dialdehydes
or polyaldehydes, compounds containing carbonyl groups, epoxides, acrylates, acyl
chlorides, and combinations thereof.
[0076] In another preferred embodiment, the peroxide is selected from the group consisting
of benzoyl peroxide, dicumyl peroxide, tert-butyl peroxide, and combinations thereof.
[0077] In another preferred embodiment, the polyisocyanate is selected from the group consisting
of isocyanates, toluene diisocyanates, diphenylmethane diisocyanates, dicyclohexylmethane
diisocyanates, hexamethylene diisocyanates, lysine diisocyanates, and combinations
thereof.
[0078] In another preferred embodiment, the glycidyl ether is selected from the group consisting
of ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, polypropylene glycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane
triglycidyl ether, n-butyl glycidyl ether, and combinations thereof.
[0079] In another preferred embodiment, the diacid or polyacid is selected from the group
consisting of citric acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic
acid, and combinations thereof.
[0080] In another preferred embodiment, the dialdehydes or polyaldehydes are selected from
the group consisting of glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, succinaldehyde, and combinations
thereof.
[0081] In another preferred embodiment, the carbonyl-containing compound is selected from
the group consisting of diphenyl carbonate, N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole, N,N'-dimethylimidazoline,
dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and combinations thereof.
[0082] In another preferred embodiment, the epoxide is selected from the group consisting
of epichlorohydrin, propylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane, and combinations thereof.
[0083] In another preferred embodiment, the acrylate is selected from the group consisting
of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate,
methacrylic acid, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, and combinations
thereof.
[0084] In another preferred embodiment, the acyl chloride is selected from the group consisting
of succinyl chloride, tetraisocyanate, or a combination thereof.
[0085] In another preferred embodiment, the crosslinking agent is diphenyl carbonate.
[0086] In another preferred embodiment, the crosslinking agent is epichlorohydrin.
[0087] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst A is selected from the group consisting
of 4-dimethylaminopyridine, triethylamine, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
or salts thereof, N,N'-succinimide carbonate, N-hydroxysuccinimide, pyridine, and
combinations thereof; and is preferably triethylamine;
[0088] The organic solvent A is selected from the group consisting of dimethylformamide,
tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile, acetone, isopropanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform,
n-hexane, ethanol and dichloromethane.
[0089] In another preferred embodiment, the organic solvent A is selected from the group
consisting of dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile, acetone,
isopropanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform, n-hexane, ethanol, dichloromethane, and combinations
thereof.
[0090] In another preferred embodiment, the organic solvent A is dimethylformamide.
[0091] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst A is selected from the group consisting
of 4-dimethylaminopyridine, triethylamine, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
or salts thereof, N,N'-succinimide carbonate, N-hydroxysuccinimide, pyridine, and
combinations thereof.
[0092] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst A is triethylamine.
[0093] In another preferred embodiment, the organic solvent B is selected from the group
consisting of dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile, acetone,
isopropanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform, n-hexane, ethanol, dichloromethane, and combinations
thereof.
[0094] In another preferred embodiment, the organic solvent B is dimethylformamide.
[0095] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst B is selected from the group consisting
of 4-dimethylaminopyridine, triethylamine, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
or salts thereof, N-hydroxysuccinimide, N,N '-succinimide carbonate, pyridine, and
combinations thereof.
[0096] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst B is 4-dimethylaminopyridine.
[0097] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst A is selected from the group consisting
of 4-dimethylaminopyridine, triethylamine, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
or salts thereof, N,N '-succinimide carbonate, N-hydroxysuccinimide, pyridine, and
combinations thereof; the catalyst B is selected from the group consisting of 4-dimethylaminopyridine,
triethylamine, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide or salts thereof, N-hydroxysuccinimide,
N,N'-succinimide carbonate, pyridine, and combinations thereof.
[0098] In another preferred embodiment, the organic solvent A is selected from the group
consisting of dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile, acetone,
isopropanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform, n-hexane, and combinations thereof; and
the organic solvent B is selected from the group consisting of dimethylformamide,
tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile, acetone, isopropanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform,
n-hexane, ethanol, dichloromethane, and combinations thereof.
[0099] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst B is selected from the group consisting
of 4-dimethylaminopyridine, triethylamine, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
or salts thereof, N-hydroxysuccinimide, N,N'-succinimide carbonate, pyridine, and
combinations thereof; and
the organic solvent B is selected from the group consisting of dimethylformamide,
tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile, acetone, isopropanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform,
n-hexane, ethanol, dichloromethane, and combinations thereof.
[0100] In another preferred embodiment, the organic solvent B is dimethylformamide.
[0101] In another preferred embodiment, the catalyst B is 4-dimethylaminopyridine.
[0102] In another preferred embodiment, the RGD sequence comprises linear RGD, GRGD, RGDS,
GRGDS; annular RGD, GRGD, RGDS, GRGDS, and preferably linear RGD sequence, including
GRGD, RGDS, GRGDS.
[0103] In the third aspect of the present invention, it provides a cuboidal cyclodextrin
framework-RGD composition loaded with a drug selected from the group consisting of
an antibacterial drug, a hemostatic drug, an antithrombotic drug, an anti-infective
drug, or a combination thereof, wherein the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
is the composition of the first aspect of the present invention or is prepared by
the method of the second aspect of the present invention.
[0104] In another preferred embodiment, the antibacterial agent is selected from the group
consisting of silver nanoparticle, penicillin, cephalosporin, minocycline, doxycycline,
tetracycline, chloramphenicol, lincomycin, vancomycin, and combinations thereof.
[0105] In another preferred embodiment, the hemostatic drug is selected from the group consisting
of tranexamic acid, aminocaproic acid, vitamin K1, and combination thereof.
[0106] In another preferred embodiment, the antithrombotic drug is selected from the group
consisting of aspirin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, cilostazol, tirofiban, ozagrel, rivaroxaban,
and combinations thereof.
[0107] In another preferred embodiment, the anti-infective agent is selected from the group
consisting of sulfadiazine, ceftriaxone, amoxicillin, levofloxacin, and combinations
thereof.
[0108] In another preferred embodiment, the drug-loaded cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition is for intravenous injection (nanometer scale) and topical administration
(micron scale).
[0109] In another preferred embodiment, the composition also has one or more of the following
characteristics:
- (1) the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition has a particle size of 50 nm-50 µm,
preferably 100-500 nm or 1-5µm;
- (2) the drug loading of the composition is 1%-20%, preferably from 5%-10%.
[0110] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition has a
particle size of 100-500 nm; or the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition have a
particle size of 1-5µm.
[0111] In another preferred embodiment, the drug loading of the composition is 2.1%-13.5%.
[0112] In another preferred embodiment, the drug loading of the composition is preferably
2.7%-8.6%.
[0113] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition is in
a form of powder.
[0114] In another preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition is in
a form or particle.
[0115] In another preferred embodiment, the drug-loaded cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition reduces clot formation time by more than 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%
or 90%.
[0116] In another preferred embodiment, the drug-loaded cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition reduces bleeding time by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0117] In another preferred embodiment, the drug-loaded cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition reduces blood loss by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0118] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, it provides a use of an active ingredient
selected from the group consisting of:
- (i) the cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition of the first aspect of the present
invention;
- (ii) the drug-loaded cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition according to
the third aspect of the present invention;
- (iii) a cyclodextrin framework (COF);
- (iv) any combination of (i), (ii) or (iii); wherein the active ingredient is used
for:
- (a) preparation of a drug-loading material;
- (b) preparation of a therapeutic and/or diagnostic reagent or kit;
- (c) preparation of a hemostatic drug and/or material;
- (d) preparation of an anti-infective drug and/or material;
- (e) preparation of an antimicrobial agent and/or material;
- (f) preparation of a medicament and/or material for promoting wound healing; or
- (g) preparation of a medicament and/or material for prevention and/or treatment of
thrombosis.
[0119] In another preferred embodiment, the therapeutic and/or diagnostic reagent or kit
is used for disease treatment and/or diagnosis.
[0120] In another preferred embodiment, the disease is selected from the following group:
thrombosis, atherosclerosis, stroke, tumor, hemorrhage, inflammation, and infection.
[0121] In another preferred embodiment, the diagnostic reagent or kit is used for medical
CT development.
[0122] In another preferred embodiment, the therapeutic and/or diagnostic reagent or kit
is used for anti-tumor, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-infection.
[0123] In another preferred embodiment, the hemostatic drug and/or material can reduce the
clot formation time by more than 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90%.
[0124] In another preferred embodiment, the hemostatic drug and/or material can shorten
the bleeding time by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0125] In another preferred embodiment, the hemostatic drug and/or material can reduce blood
loss by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0126] In a fifth aspect of the present invention, it provides a pharmaceutical composition
comprising:
- (1) an active ingredient which is a cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition of the
first aspect of the present invention or a drug-loaded cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition of the third aspect of the present invention; and
- (2) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
[0127] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is a capsule, a tablet
or a granule.
[0128] In another preferred embodiment, the carrier is selected from the group consisting
of diluents, excipients, fillers, binders, wetting agents, disintegrants, absorption
enhancers, surfactants, adsorption carriers, lubricants, and combinations thereof.
[0129] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is formulated in
a solid dosage form or a liquid dosage form, and is preferably suitable for oral administration,
and more preferably suitable for injection administration.
[0130] In another preferred embodiment, the solid dosage forms include capsules, tablets,
pills, powders and granules.
[0131] In another preferred embodiment, the liquid dosage form comprises a pharmaceutically
acceptable emulsion, solution, suspension, syrup or tincture.
[0132] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is a capsule, a tablet,
a granule, or an injection.
[0133] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition further comprises
a surfactant, which is selected from the group consisting of polysorbitan-80, polysorbitan-60,
polyethylene glycol glycerol fatty acid esters, sorbitol fatty acid esters and mixtures
of two or more.
[0134] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition reduces the clot
formation time by more than 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90%.
[0135] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition reduces the bleeding
time by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0136] In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition reduces blood loss
by more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95%.
[0137] It should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the above-described
technical features of the present invention and the technical features described in
detail hereinafter (e.g., in examples) may be combined with each other to constitute
a new or preferred technical solution, which is not redundantly repeated one by one
herein due to limitation of space.
Description of the drawings
[0138]
Fig. 1 is a scanning electron microscope image of nano CD-MOF in Example 1.
Fig. 2 is a scanning electron microscope image of nano COF in Example 1.
Fig. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of nano RGD-COF in Example 1.
Fig. 4 is a dynamic light scattering particle size distribution diagram of nano RGD-COF
in Example 1.
Fig. 5 shows the physical stability of nano-RGD-COF in Example 1 (■: water; ●: normal
saline; ▲: PBS pH 7.4; ◆: rat plasma).
Fig. 6 shows the cytotoxicity of nano-RGD-COF in Example 1.
Fig. 7 is a scanning electron microscope image of micron CD-MOF in Example 6.
Fig. 8 is a scanning electron microscope image of micron COF in Example 6.
Fig. 9 is a scanning electron microscope image of micron RGD-COF in Example 6.
Fig. 10 is a scanning electron microscope image of spherical RGD-NS in Example 9.
Fig. 11 shows clot formation time in vitro for RGD-COF in Example 10.
Fig. 12 shows that RGD-COF in Example 11 can significantly reduce the bleeding time
in vivo in mouse tail transection model.
Fig. 13 shows that RGD-COF in Example 11 can significantly reduce blood loss in vivo in the mouse tail transection model.
Fig. 14 shows the time-antimicrobial curve of silver-loaded RGD-COF and the like in
Example 12.
Fig. 15 shows the healing effect of silver-loaded RGD-COF and the like in Example
12 on rat wounds.
Fig. 16 shows that RGD-COF in Example 16 can target mesenteric thrombus in vivo, and has high co-localization with activated platelets at thrombus site.
Detailed Description of the Invention
[0139] After extensive and intensive research, the inventors have developed a cuboidal cyclodextrin
framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF) and its preparation method therefor. The cuboidal
cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition of the present invention comprises a cyclodextrin
framework with a cubic structure and RGDs, which can evade phagocytosis and clearance
of macrophages, enhance migration and adhesion to injured blood vessels, efficiently
target and aggregate activated platelets at injured blood vessels, and realize targeted
therapy of blood vessel-related diseases (such as hemorrhage and thrombosis). Taking
advantage of the controllable size of CD-MOF, a new and efficient carrier material
for intravenous injection (nanoscale) or external application (micron-scale) was obtained
by crosslinking and RGD modifying nanoscale and micron-scale CD-MOF as basic materials.
Specifically, the nanoscale cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition of the
present invention can reduce the bleeding time and blood loss by 90% in the mouse
tail transection model by intravenous injection; micron-scale cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition can reduce bleeding time by 60%in rat femoral artery injury model by topically
external application, thereby greatly improving hemostatic efficiency. The present
invention has been completed on this basis.
Term
Metal organic framework material
[0140] Metal organic framework (MOF) is an inorganic-organic hybrid material formed by self-assembly
of metals (metal ions, metal ion clusters or metal chains) and organic bridging ligands
in the form of coordination bonds under mild conditions. Due to the high porosity
and large specific surface area of MOFs, and there are many combination of different
inorganic and organic components, so that the structure and composition of MOFs are
diverse, which provides a new research direction for the application of MOFs in gas
storage, adsorption and separation, catalysis, drug delivery and other fields.
Cyclodextrin
[0141] Cyclodextrin (CD) is the general name of a series of cyclic oligosaccharides produced
by amylose under the action of glucosyltransferase, and usually contains 6 to 12 D-glucopyranose
units. Among them, the molecules containing 6, 7 and 8 glucose units, which are called
as α, β-and γ-cyclodextrins respectively, have been studied more and have important
practical significance. Cyclodextrin is an ideal host molecule similar to enzyme,
and has the characteristics of enzyme model by itself.
Cyclodextrin-organometallic framework
[0142] As used herein, the terms "cyclodextrin-organometallic framework" and "CD-MOF" are
used interchangeably, and refer to a new, safe and medicinal cuboidal cyclodextrin-organometallic
framework, namely CD-MOF, which is formed by using cyclodextrin as organic ligand
and metal ion as inorganic metal center.
[0143] Typically, the cyclodextrin-metal organic framework is a framework material formed
by cyclodextrin and alkali metal salt; wherein the alkali metal includes but is not
limited to Li
+, K
+, Rb
+, Cs
+, Na
+, Mg
2+, Cd
2+, Sn
2+, Ag
+, Yb
+, Ba
2+, Sr
2+, Ca
2+, Pb
2+, La
3+, and preferably K
+.
[0144] Typically, the cyclodextrin-organometallic framework material has an average particle
size of 50 nm-50 microns, preferably 100-500 nm (nanoscale) or 1-5 microns (micron-scale).
[0145] Typically, a cyclodextrin-organometallic framework (CD-MOF) is prepared (refer to
patent
201610125456.X) by a preparation method comprising the following steps: mixing a metal salt solution
and a cyclodextrin aqueous solution, pre-adding a part of an organic solvent, reacting
for a certain time through a solvent vapor diffusion method at a certain temperature,
and then adding a size regulator to obtain the metal organic framework material based
on cyclodextrin; or mixing a metal salt solution and a cyclodextrin aqueous solution,
pre-adding a part of an organic solvent, shaking the reaction medium via solvothermal,
microwave, ultrasonic wave to react the reactants quickly, and after a certain time
of reaction, adding a size regulator to obtain the metal organic framework material
based on cyclodextrin.
[0146] Typically, the concentration of the metal salt in the metal salt solution is 0.05-0.4
M, and preferably 0.2 M.
[0147] Typically, the concentration of cyclodextrin in the cyclodextrin aqueous solution
is 0.013-0.05 M, and preferably 0.025 M.
[0148] Typically, the cyclodextrin is selected from the group consisting of: α-cyclodextrin,
β-cyclodextrin, γ-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, sulfobutyl-β-cyclodextrin,
methyl-β-cyclodextrin, carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin, and combinations thereof.
[0149] In a preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin is γ-cyclodextrin.
[0150] In a preferred embodiment, the cyclodextrin-organometallic framework is cuboidal.
[0151] In a preferred embodiment, the preparation of the cyclodextrin-organometallic framework
comprises the steps of:
(1a) providing a first mixed solution, which comprises metal ions and cyclodextrins;
(2a) adding a first organic solvent into the first mixed solution to obtain a second
mixed solution,
wherein the volume ratio of the first organic solvent to the first mixed solution
is (0.01-0.5): 1, preferably (0.03-0.3): 1, and more preferably (0.05-0.2): 1;
(3a) pretreating the second mixed solution to obtain a pretreated first mixture, wherein
the pretreatment is selected from the group consisting of:
(3a1) solvothermal evaporation treatment;
(3b1) a combination of a solvothermal evaporation treatment and any treatment selected
from group A, wherein the group A includes solvothermal treatment, microwave treatment,
ultrasonic treatment, or a combination thereof;
(4a) separating and obtaining the precipitated cyclodextrin-organometallic framework
material from the first mixture when the cyclodextrin-organometallic framework material
is precipitated from the first mixture;
or separating part or all of the solution from the first mixture as a third mixed
solution; adding a second organic solvent and/or a size regulator into the third mixed
solution, thereby precipitating a cyclodextrin-metal organic framework material; and
(5a) optionally separating and/or drying the cyclodextrin-organometallic framework
material precipitate obtained in step (4a).
[0152] In another preferred embodiment, in step (3a), the solvothermal evaporation treatment
comprises the steps of:
- (i) placing the mixed solution into an open container I;
- (ii) providing an open container II containing an organic solvent, placing the open
container I and the open container II together in a closed system; and
- (iii) heating/incubating the organic solvent in the open container II so that the
organic solvent evaporates and diffuses into the mixed solution.
[0153] In another preferred embodiment, in step (iii), the closed system is subjected to
a heat treatment integrally, so as to heat the organic solvent in the open container
II.
[0154] In another preferred embodiment, in step (iii), the heating treatment comprises heating
in water bath or oil bath.
[0155] In another preferred embodiment, in step (iii), the temperature of the heat treatment
is 25-100°C, preferably 30-80°C, and more preferably 40-60°C.
[0156] In another preferred embodiment, in step (iii), the time of the heat treatment is
4-48 h, and preferably 6-24 h.
Cyclodextrin framework material
[0157] The terms "cyclodextrin framework material", "cyclodextrin framework", "cubic cyclodextrin
framework", "cuboidal cyclodextrin framework", "COF" are used interchangeably.
[0158] CD-MOF comprises K
+ , can not be injected intravenously directly, and will disintegrate rapidly in aqueous
environment, thus the stability of porous crystal structure before reaching the target
site can not be ensured. In order to increase the stability of CD-MOF in water, only
three strategies have been reported so far. Furukawa
et al. crosslinked γ-CD-MOF with ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether to produce γ-CD-MOF hydrogels.
However, this cross-linking reaction is extremely time-consuming, takes more than
three days at 65°C and requires many steps to remove unreacted impurities. Li
et al. doped fullerene (C60) into the hydrophobic cavity of γ-CD to improve the water stability
of γ-CD-MOF. However, due to the weak interaction between ligand and cyclodextrin,
the supramolecular assembly system can only maintain the structural integrity in a
short time, and degrades after 24 hours in water. In addition, the occupation of γ-CD
cavity by C60 may also reduce the drug loading capacity of γ-CD-MOFs. In summary,
the synthesis of stable porous CD-MOF materials is still a huge challenge.
[0159] Therefore, in the present invention, diphenyl carbonate, epichlorohydrin and the
like are used as crosslinking agent to cross-link the ordered CD in the CD-MOF, thereby
successfully preparing cyclodextrin framework (COF) with water stability, which still
retains the cube shape of the CD-MOF and can remove the coordinated K
+. Moreover, the COF obtained by cross-linking the nanoscale CD-MOF can be used as
a new nano-carrier for intravenous injection.
[0160] In a preferred embodiment, the inventors used diphenyl carbonate, epichlorohydrin,
and the like as crosslinking agents to successfully crosslink CD in CD-MOF. Using
triethylamine and pyridine as catalysts, a simple synthetic route, which can synthesize
COF with good water stability within 4 hours, has been invented.
[0161] In a preferred embodiment, the preparation method of the cyclodextrin framework (COF)
is as follows: a proper amount of prepared CD-MOFs powder is weighed and added into
a round bottom flask which is fixed on the magnetic stirrer; a certain volume of organic
solvent is added under the condition of heating and stirring; and a certain amount
of crosslinking agent and catalyst are added to react for a period of time, so that
the hydroxyl groups (-OH) in CD-MOF are crosslinked by covalent bonds; after the mixture
is cooled to room temperature, the reaction was terminated by 95% ethanol; the precipitate
is obtained by centrifuge, washed twice with 50% ethanol, water and acetone, and then
dried in vacuum to obtain cyclodextrin framework (COF) with water stability.
RGD
[0162] RGD sequence is Arg-Gly-Asp sequence. Endogenous RGD sequence exists in a variety
of adhesion proteins (such as fibrinogen, vitronectin, fibronectin, von Willebrand
factor), and plays a variety of biological functions. The specific binding between
RGD sequence in α chain of fibrinogen A and GPIIb/IIIa receptor on activated platelet
surface is the common pathway of platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. RGD
sequence, as a specific sequence in fibrinogen, is an active site for fibrinogen to
bind to activated GPIIb/IIIa receptor.
[0163] The RGD sequence of the invention comprises linear RGD, linear GRGD, linear RGDS,
linear RGDV, linear RGDF, linear GRGDV, linear GRGDF, linear GRGDS, linear RGDDSP
and linear RGDDAP; annular RGD, annular GRGD, annular RGDS, annular RGDV, annular
RGDF, annular GRGDV, annular GRGDF, annular GRGDS, annular RGDDSP, and annular RGDDAP.
[0164] Typically, the RGD sequence of the present invention is preferably linear RGD sequence,
including linear GRGD, linear RGDS, linear RGDF, linear GRGDS.
Cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
[0165] As used herein, the terms "cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition", "RGD
modified COF", "RGD-COF", "cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD polypeptide composition"
are used interchangeably and refer to the cuboidal or cubic cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0166] Typically, the present invention provides a cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition,
whose structure is characterized in that the hydroxyl group (-OH) in the inside of
cyclodextrin-organometallic framework material having cubic crystal structure is covalently
connected by a suitable crosslinking agent to form a cuboidal cyclodextrin framework
with water stability, while in the outside, the hydroxyl group (-OH) on the surface
is covalently connected with the carboxyl group (-COOH) of RGD by an activator to
carry out biological modification on the cyclodextrin framework. Cuboidal cyclodextrin
framework is used as artificial platelet carrier and RGD is used as target warhead,
which specifically binds to GPIIb/IIIa receptor on activated platelet surface and
targets activated platelets at vascular injury site. RGD modified cyclodextrin framework
material is useful as a new high-efficiency artificial platelet, which can improve
the migration ability of artificial platelets to injured blood vessels, improve the
targeting efficiency to bleeding sites, and promote the binding with activated platelets.
[0167] Specifically, the invention provides a cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
composed of COF and RGD, wherein the interior thereof is a cyclodextrin framework
with cubic crystal structure, and the surface thereof is biologically modified by
RGD. The cuboidal cyclodextrin framework is used as a carrier and RGD is used as target
warhead to target GPIIb/IIIa receptor on the surface of activated platelet at vascular
injury site. RGD-modified COF is a novel and highly effective functional material,
which can improve the migration ability to injured blood vessels, improve the targeting
efficiency to injured sites, and promote the binding and aggregation with activated
platelets.
[0168] The cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition of the invention is different
from the reported artificial platelets. The Anirban Sen Gupta team have adopted RGD
and collagen binding peptide to modify spherical liposomes, and the constructed artificial
platelets have certain hemostatic effect in the mouse tail transection model after
being injected through tail vein, but the targeting and hemostatic effect still need
to be improved. Tan Yingxia
et al. have invented an artificial platelet PLGA-PEG-RGD by using PLGA-PEG nanoparticles
loaded with RGD. PLGA-PEG-RGD is regular spherical, but its particle size is uneven.
Although PLGA-PEG-RGD can be used as systemic nano-hemostatic material for intravenous
use, its hemostatic effect in rat liver injury model is limited, and its bleeding
time can only be reduced by about 30%.
[0169] The nanoscale cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition of the present invention
can reduce the bleeding time and blood loss by 90% in mouse tail transection model
by intravenous injection; micron-scale cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition can
reduce bleeding time by 60% and greatly improve hemostatic efficiency in rat femoral
artery injury model by topically application.
[0170] In a preferred embodiment, the preparation method of the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition (RGD-COF) comprises the following steps: weighing and adding a proper
amount of COF and RGD into a round bottom flask, adding a certain volume of organic
solvent B, mixing evenly, adding a proper amount of catalyst B and activator, heating
and stirring on a magnetic stirrer for a proper time, so that the hydroxyl groups
(-OH) on the surface of COF and the carboxyl groups (-COOH) of RGD are sufficiently
conjugated. After completion of the reaction, the product is washed with equal volume
of anhydrous DMF and water twice, freeze-dried overnight to give the cuboidal cyclodextrin
framework-RGD composition (abbreviated as RGD-COF) , which is then frozen at -20°C
for use.
[0171] The cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF) provided by the present
invention has a high-efficiency targeting performance, can be used for systemic blood
loss and thrombosis by intravenous injection, and can also be used for treating trauma
by local medication, thus providing more choices for the treatment of complex war
trauma, accidental trauma, surgical bleeding, stroke and tumor-related diseases, and
has broad application prospects.
Preparation method of cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition
[0172] The invention provides a preparation method of the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD
composition.
[0173] In a preferred embodiment, a pharmaceutically acceptable cyclodextrin is used as
an organic linker, and K
+ is used as inorganic metal center, to prepare CD-MOF with cubic morphology and uniform
particle size. CD of CD-MOFs is crosslinked by crosslinking agent to prepare COF with
water stability. Carboxyl group (-COOH) of RGD sequence is bound to COF surface by
ester bond to form cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF). The
CD-MOF of the present invention is prepared based on a method for preparing a cyclodextrin-metal
organic framework material (see
CN 201610125456.X), which is fast, simple, adjustable in size and high in yield.
[0174] In another preferred embodiment, the method for preparing the cuboidal cyclodextrin
framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF) comprises the steps of:
- (1) preparing cuboidal cyclodextrin-organometallic framework (CD-MOF);
- (2) crosslinking the cuboidal cyclodextrin-metal organic framework (CD-MOF) by using
crosslinking agent, removing metal ions, and retaining the cubic shape, thereby obtaining
a cyclodextrin framework (COF);
wherein preferably, the specific crosslinking reaction process comprises: dispersing
the cubic cyclodextrin-organometallic framework in an organic solvent A, adding crosslinking
agent and catalyst A under stirring condition at a certain temperature to react, so
that hydroxyl groups in cyclodextrin-organometallic framework are crosslinked through
covalent bonds; cooling, quenching the reaction with ethanol, centrifuging, washing
and drying to obtain the cubic cyclodextrin framework (COF);
- (3) modifying RGD on the surface of the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework to obtain
the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF). Preferably, the specific
RGD modification process comprises the following steps: adding the cuboidal cyclodextrin
framework and RGD into an organic solvent B in a certain proportion, mixing evenly,
adding a catalyst B, heating and stirring, so that the hydroxyl groups on the surface
of the cuboidal cyclodextrin framework and the carboxyl groups of the RGD are sufficiently
conjugated, and washing and drying after the reaction is completed, thereby obtaining
a cuboidal cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF).
Pharmaceutically acceptable carrier
[0175] "Pharmaceutically acceptable carrier" refers to one or more compatible solid or liquid
fillers or gels suitable for human use and of sufficient purity and low enough toxicity.
"Compatibility" herein refers to the ability of components of a composition to blend
with each other and with the compounds of the invention without significantly reducing
the efficacy of the compounds. Some examples of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers
are cellulose and its derivatives (such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium
ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, etc.), gelatin, talc, solid lubricants (such as
stearic acid and magnesium stearate), calcium sulfate, vegetable oils (such as soybean
oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc.), polyols (such as propylene glycol,
glycerin, mannitol, sorbitol, etc.), emulsifiers (such as Tween®), wetting agents
(such as sodium dodecyl sulfate), colorants, flavoring agents, stabilizers, antioxidants,
preservatives, pathogen-free hot water, and the like.
The main advantages of the invention
[0176] The invention provides an intravenous (nanoscale) or topical (micron-scale) cuboidal
cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF) and the preparation method therefor,
and the RGD-COF has a high safety and good biocompatibility. It can be used for targeted
therapy of vascular-related diseases, including traumatic blood loss, deep hemorrhage,
atherosclerosis, stroke, thrombosis and tumor, and has the following technical advantages:
- (1) The RGD-COF of the invention has a regular cubic shape, breaks through the limitation
of the spherical shape of the carrier in the past, effectively evades phagocytosis
and clearance of macrophages, enhances the migration and adhesion to injured blood
vessels, and improves targeting and treatment efficiency.
- (2) After the modification with RGD sequence, the cuboidal RGD-COF can efficiently
target and aggregate the activated platelets at the vascular injury site, realize
the targeted treatment of vascular related diseases, and reduce the influence and
side effects on the normal blood circulation system.
- (3) The inventors fully utilized the advantages of controllable size of CD-MOF, take
nano-level and micron-level CD-MOF as basic materials, and obtain a novel and efficient
carrier material via crosslinking steps and RGD modification steps, which is suitable
for intravenous injection and/or topical administration. Intravenous administration
is suitable for treatment of trauma under complex conditions, and is suitable for
the control of systemic blood loss and thrombotic diseases; while micron-scale RGD-COF
is useful for hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and anti-infective treatment of external
trauma such as car accident and operation.
- (4) The RGD-COF of the present invention has a good stability, can be made into freeze-dried
powder for use, is favorable for preservation, and is suitable for use under field
conditions (such as equipping troops), and improves the treatment ability of complex
war wounds.
- (5) The preparation method of the present invention is simple and controllable, does
not need any expensive equipment, can be produced on a large scale, does not have
immunogenicity, and does not spread infectious diseases.
- (6) The invention has the advantages of simple preparation method, high safety and
good biocompatibility, and can be used for targeted diagnosis and treatment of uncontrolled
hemorrhage such as traumatic blood loss, internal organ hemorrhage and deep hemorrhage,
and thrombotic diseases.
[0177] The present invention will be further explained below in conjunction with specific
examples. It should be understood that these examples are only used to illustrate
the present invention and not to limit the scope of the present invention. The experimental
methods that do not indicate specific conditions in the following examples usually
follow the conventional conditions, such as those described in
Sambrook and Russell et al., Molecular Cloning-A Laboratory Manual (3rd Edition) (2001)
CSHL Press, or the conditions suggested by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise specified, percentages
and parts are percentages by weight and parts by weight. The experimental materials
and reagents used in the following examples are commercially available sources unless
otherwise specified.
Example 1
[0178] Preparation of nanoscale CD-MOF. By using solvothermal method, the mixture of γ-CD
and KOH aqueous solution and a part of organic solvent was directly heated. A mixture
of 163.0 mg γ-CDs and 56.0 mg KOH (molar ratio of γ-CD to KOH was 1: 8) was weighed
and dissolved in 5 ml water, and 3 ml methanol was pre-added into the mixed solution,
then heated in water bath at 50°C for 20 min. The solution was taken out, methanol
of equal volume and 64 mg PEG 20000 were added, and after standing for 1 h, was centrifuged
at 4000 rpm for 5 min. The precipitate was washed with ethanol (10 mLx2) and dichloromethane
(10 mLx2), respectively, and the obtained crystal was dried in vacuum at 50°C for
12 h to give a nanoscale CD-MOF crystal (CD-MOF-Nano). The obtained CD-MOF had a regular
cubic shape with a particle size of 200-500 nm (Fig. 1).
[0179] Preparation of nanoscale CD-MOF. 778.3 mg nanoscale CD-MOF powder was weighed and
added into a round bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10 mL dimethylformamide
was added. The mixture was heated at 80°C and stirred at 600 rpm, and 771 mg of crosslinking
agent diphenyl carbonate (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to crosslinking agent was 1: 6)
and 450 µL of catalyst triethylamine were added. After 24 h, the reaction was cooled
to room temperature. The reaction was terminated with 20 ml 95% ethanol, and the mixture
was centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5 min. The precipitate was washed with 50% ethanol
(10 ml × 2), water (10 ml × 2) and acetone (10 ml × 2), respectively, and the obtained
crystal was dried in vacuum at 50°C for 12 h to give a nanoscale CD-MOF with water
stability, and the obtained COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size of 200-500
nm (Fig. 2).
[0180] Preparation of nanoscale cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF). 230 mg
of nanoscale COF and 10 mg of linear GRGDS pentapeptide (molar ratio of COF to GRGDS
was 1: 1) were weighed and added into a round bottom flask. 5 ml of dimethylformamide
was added and stirred evenly, then 5 mg of 4-dimethylaminopyridine and 6 mg 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
hydrochloride were added, and the mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (600 rpm)
at 37°C for 12h, so that the COF and GRGDS peptides were sufficiently conjugated.
After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was centrifuged at 4000 rpm
for 5 min, and the precipitate was washed with dimethylformamide (10 mLx2) and water
(10 mLx2), freeze-dried at -50°C for 12 h to give a GRGDS modified COF. The results
of SEM (Fig. 3) and DLS (Fig. 4) showed that the obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic
shape with a particle size of 200-500 nm. The mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework
material to RGD was 1: 0.049 (HPLC).
[0181] The obtained RGD-COF had good physical stability in water, phosphate buffer solution
(PBS, pH = 7.4), normal saline or rat plasma (Fig. 5). MTT results showed that the
RGD-COF had no cytotoxicity, and had good biocompatibility and safety (Fig. 6).
Example 2
[0182] Nanoscale CD-MOF was prepared as in Example 1.
[0183] Preparation of nanoscale COF. 778.3 mg nanoscale CD-MOF powder was weighed and added
into a round bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10 mL acetonitrile
was added. The mixture was heated at 40°C and stirred at 200 rpm. 194.6 mg of crosslinking
agent N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to crosslinking agent was
1: 2) and 450 µL of catalyst pyridine were added, and reacted for 48 h. The rest steps
were the same as those in Example 1. The obtained COF had regular cubic shape with
particle size of 100-300 nm.
[0184] Preparation of nanoscale RGD-COF. 230 mg nanoscale COF and 14 mg linear RGD (molar
ratio of COF to RGD was 1: 2) were added into a round bottom flask, 5 ml acetonitrile
was added and stirred evenly, and 5 mg N,N'-succinimide carbonate and 6 mg 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide
hydrochloride were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (200 rpm)
at 20°C for 48 h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1. The obtained
RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with particle size of 100-300 nm. The mass ratio of
cyclodextrin framework to RGD measured by HPLC was 1: 0.08.
Example 3
[0185] Nanoscale CD-MOF was prepared as in Example 1.
[0186] Preparation of nanoscale COF. 778.3 mg nanoscale CD-MOF powder was weighed and added
in a round bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10 mL tetrahydrofuran
was added. The mixture was heated at 100°C and stirred at 1000 rpm, and 0.5 mL of
crosslinking agent ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to
crosslinking agent was 1: 5) and 5 mg of catalyst N-hydroxysuccinimide were added,
and reacted for 4 hours. The rest steps were the same as those in Example 1. The results
of SEM and DLS showed that the obtained COF had regular cubic shape with particle
size of 200-400 nm.
[0187] Preparation of nanoscale RGD-COF. 230 mg nanoscale COF and 3 mg cyclic GRGD polypeptide
(the molar ratio of COF to cyclic GRGD was 5: 1) were weighed and added into a round
bottom flask, 5 ml methanol was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg N-hydroxysuccinimide
and 6 mg 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride were added. The
mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (1000 rpm) at 40°C for 4 h, and the rest
steps were the same as those in Example 1. The results of SEM and DLS showed that
the obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size of 200-400 nm. The
mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to RGD measured by HPLC was 1: 0.005.
Example 4
[0188] Nanoscale CD-MOF was prepared as in Example 1.
[0189] Preparation of nanoscale COF. 778.3 mg nanoscale CD-MOF powder was weighed and added
into a round bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10 mL acetone
was added, heated at 50°C and stirred at 900 rpm. 0.6 mL glutaraldehyde (the molar
ratio of CD-MOF to crosslinking agent was 1:10) and 5 mg pyridine catalyst were added,
reacted for 12 h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1. The results
of SEM and DLS showed that the obtained COF had regular cubic shape with particle
size of 200-500 nm.
[0190] Preparation of nanoscale RGD-COF. 200 mg nanoscale COF and 3 mg annular RGDS (molar
ratio of COF to annular RGDS was 4: 1) were added into a round bottom flask, 5 ml
acetone was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg N-hydroxysuccinimide and 6 mg
1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride were added. The mixture
was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (900 rpm) at 40°C for 6 h, and the rest steps were
the same as those in Example 1. The obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with
a size of 200-500 nm. The mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to RGD measured
by HPLC was 1: 0.015.
Example 5
[0191] Preparation of micron-scale CD-MOF. By Using the solvothermal method, the mixture
of γ-CD and KOH aqueous solution and a part of organic solvent was directly heated.
A mixture of 163.0 mg γ-CD and 56.0 mg KOH (molar ratio of γ-CD to KOH was 1: 8) was
weighed and dissolved in 5 mL water, and 3 mL methanol was pre-added into the mixed
solution, then heated in water bath at 50°C for 20 min. The solution was taken out,
and then 64 mg PEG 2000 was added, and after standing for half an hour, centrifuged
at 4000 rpm for 5 min. The precipitate was washed with ethanol (10 mL × 2) and dichloromethane
(10 mL × 2), respectively, and the obtained crystals were dried in vacuum for 12 h
to give the micron-sized CD-MOF crystals. The results of SEM and DLS showed that the
obtained CD-MOF has a regular cubic shape with a size of 1-10 µm.
[0192] Preparation of micron-scale COF. 778.3 mg micron-scale CD-MOF powder was weighed
and added into a round-bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10
mL ethyl acetate was added, heated at 70°C and stirred at 700 rpm. 0.9 mL of crosslinking
agent epichlorohydrin (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to crosslinking agent was 1:20) and
5 mg of catalyst 4-dimethylaminopyridine were added, reacted for 16 h, and the rest
steps were the same as those in Example 1. The obtained COF had regular cubic shape
with a particle size of 1-10 µm.
[0193] Preparation of micron-scale RGD-COF. 230 mg micron-scale COF and 4 mg RGDS (molar
ratio of COF to RGDS was 2: 1) were added into a round bottom flask, 6 ml n-hexane
was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg 4-dimethylaminopyridine and 0.2 ml triethylamine
were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (700 rpm) at 25°C for 24
h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1 to give micron-scale cuboidal
cyclodextrin framework-RGD composition (RGD-COF). The results of SEM and DLS showed
that the obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size of 1-10 µm,
and the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to RGD measured by HPLC was
1: 0.05.
Example 6
[0194] Micron-scale CD-MOF with a particle size of 1-5 µm was prepared as in Example 5 (Fig.
7).
[0195] Preparation of micron-scale COF. 778.3 mg micron-scale CD-MOF powder was weighed
and added into a round-bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10
mL acetone was added, heated at 50°C and stirred at 400 rpm. 0.7 mL of crosslinking
agent toluene diisocyanate (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to crosslinking agent was 1:
8) and 450 µL of catalyst 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethyl carbodiimide were added,
reacted at 8 h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1. The obtained
COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size of 1-5 µm (Fig. 8).
[0196] Preparation of micron-scale RGD-COF. 230 mg micron-scale COF and 18.5 mg annular
RGD polypeptide (the molar ratio of COF to annular RGDS was 1: 2) were added in a
round bottom flask, 6 ml isopropanol was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg 4-dimethylaminopyridine
and 6 mg N-hydroxysuccinimide were added. The mixture was placed on a magnetic stirrer,
stirred on a magnetic stirrer (400 rpm) at 35°C for 8 h, and the rest steps were the
same as those in Example 1. The obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with a particle
size of 1-5 µm (Fig. 9), and the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to
RGD measured by HPLC was 1: 0.016.
Example 7
[0197] Micron-scale CD-MOF was prepared as in Example 5.
[0198] Preparation of micron-scale COF. 778.3 mg micron-scale CD-MOF powder was weighed
and added into a round bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10
mL isopropanol was added. Under the condition of heating at 60°C and stirring at 500
rpm, 1729 mg of crosslinking agent citric acid (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to crosslinking
agent was 1:15) and 450 µL of catalyst pyridine were added, reacted for 16 h, and
the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1. The obtained COF had regular cubic
shape with a particle size of 30-50 µm.
[0199] Preparation of micron-scale RGD-COF. 230 mg micron-scale COF and 30 mg GRGDS pentapeptide
(molar ratio of COF to annular GRGDS was 1: 3) were weighed and added into a round
bottom flask, 6 ml n-hexane was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg 4-dimethylaminopyridine
and 6 mg N,N'-succinimidocarbonate were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic
stirrer (500 rpm) at 30°C for 24 h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example
1. The obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size of 30-50 µm,
and the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to RGD measured by HPLC was
1: 0.065.
Example 8
[0200] Micron-scale CD-MOF was prepared as in Example 5.
[0201] Preparation of micron-scale COF. 778.3 mg micron-scale CD-MOF powder was weighed
and added into a round-bottom flask which was fixed on a magnetic stirrer, and 10
mL chloroform was added. Under the condition of heating at 70°C and stirring at 700
rpm, 403 mg of crosslinking agent succinyl chloride (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to
crosslinking agent was 1: 4) and 450 µL of catalyst pyridine were added, reacted for
16 h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1. The obtained COF had
regular cubic shape with a particle size of 10-30 µm.
[0202] Preparation of micron-scale RGD-COF. 230 mg micron-scale COF and 25 mg annular GRGD
(molar ratio of COF to annular GRGD was 1: 5) were added into a round bottom flask,
6 ml chloroform was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg 4-dimethylaminopyridine
and 6 mg N-hydroxysuccinimide were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer
(700 rpm) at 37°C for 18 h, and the rest steps were the same as those in Example 1.
The results of SEM and DLS showed that the obtained RGD-COF had regular cubic shape
with a particle size of 10-30 µm, and the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material
to RGD measured by HPLC was 1: 0.46.
Example 9
Preparation of GRGDS modified spherical cyclodextrin nano-sponge (RGD-NS) (Comparative
Example)
[0203]
- (1) Preparation of spherical cyclodextrin nano-sponge: 3.891 g γ-CD (3.000 mmol) was
weighed and dissolved in 20 mL 0.1 M KOH aqueous solution by ultrasound, and then
filtered with 0.8 µm filter membrane to obtain aqueous phase for later use. 1.297
g (8.00 mmol) of N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole was weighed and dissolved in 20 mL dichloromethane
to obtain an organic phase. An aqueous solution of γ-CD and potassium hydroxide was
added dropwise into the organic phase under continuous magnetic stirring (600 rpm).
After reacting for 30 min, the precipitate was washed with deionized water and dry
ethanol twice, centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5min each time. The precipitate was collected,
and freeze-dried to give the spherical cyclodextrin nano-sponge (CD-NS), and the obtained
CD-NS was spherical with a particle size of 200-500 nm.
- (2) GRGDS modified cyclodextrin nano-sponge. 230 mg spherical CD-NS and 10 mg GRGDS
pentapeptide (the molar ratio of CD-NS to GRGDS was 1: 1) were added into a round
bottom flask, 5 ml dimethylformamide was added and stirred evenly, and then 5 mg 4-dimethylaminopyridine
and 6 mg 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride were added. The
mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (600 rpm) at 37°C for 24 h, so that the
CD-NS were sufficiently conjugated with the GRGDS peptide. After completion of the
reaction, the mixture was centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5 min, and precipitate was washed
with dimethylformamide (10 mLx2) and water (10 mLx2), respectively, then freeze-dried
at -50°C for 12 h to give a GRGDS modified CD-NS (abbreviated as RGD-NS). The results
of SEM and DLS showed that GS5-NS had spherical with a particle size of 200-500 nm
(Fig. 10). The mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to RGD measured by HPLC
was 1: 0.052.
Example 10
Assay of coagulation function of RGD-COF in vitro
[0204] By measuring the clot formation time
in vitro, the coagulation function of hemostatic materials
in vitro was evaluated. Fresh whole blood of healthy rats anticoagulated with 3.2% sodium
citrate was put into a clean test tube, and 80 µL CaCh (0.1 M) was added so that the
final concentration of Ca
2+ was 10 mM. Then the sample solution or normal saline was added until a final volume
of the reaction system was 800 µL, and vortexed at 500 rpm/min for 10 s. Normal saline
control group (blank control), RGD-COF group (20, 50, 100 µg/ml), COF group (100 µg/ml)
and RGD-NS group (100 µg/ml) were set up. 60 µL of the whole blood treated as above
was immediately taken into a 96-well plate with 12 wells per sample. Every 30s, one
sample well was washed with normal saline to remove soluble blood components and prevent
the coagulation reaction of the well until the washing solution was colorless, indicating
that the soluble blood components had been completely removed. A stable blood clot
was considered to have been formed when the clot covered the entire bottom of the
well and the size of the clot was unchanged when washing at subsequent time points,
and this time was recorded as the blood clot formation time
in vitro.
[0205] The results of blood clot formation time
in vitro are shown in Fig. 11. It showed that RGD-COF significantly shorten the coagulation
time of rat whole blood
in vitro in a dose-dependent manner. The average clot formation time of whole blood of healthy
rats
in vitro was 5.5 min, and the mean of the clot formation time of COF blank carrier group prepared
in Example 1 was 5.4 min, which indicated that COF itself had no effect on coagulation
process. The cuboidal RGD-COF prepared in Example 1 reduced clot formation time by
39%, 52% and 68% in low (20 µg/ml), medium (50 µg/ml) and high dose groups (100 µg/ml),
respectively, while the spherical RGD-NS prepared in Example 9 only reduced clot formation
time by 29%, thus its hemostatic effect
in vitro was far inferior to the cuboidal RGD-COF.
[0206] The low, medium and high dose groups of RGD-COF prepared in Example 2 reduced clot
formation time by 32%, 49% and 61%, respectively.
[0207] The low, medium and high dose groups of RGD-COF prepared in Example 3 reduced clot
formation time by 36%, 55% and 69%, respectively.
[0208] The low, medium and high dose groups of RGD-COF prepared in Example 6 reduced clot
formation time by 37%, 48% and 65%, respectively.
Example 11
[0209] Evaluation of hemostatic effect of RGD-COF
in vivo. Nanoscale RGD-COF hemostatic drug for intravenous injection could only be injected
intravenously after being dispersed with normal saline. The preparation method of
nanoscale RGD-COF hemostatic drug for intravenous injection comprised the following
steps:
- (1) The cuboidal RGD-COF nanoparticles were prepared according to the methods of Example
1, Example 2, Example 3 and Example 4; and the spherical RGD-NS nanoparticles were
prepared according to Example 9.
- (2) Dispersion of nanoparticles: The nanoparticles were suspended in normal saline
(1-10 mg/ml, preferably 2 mg/ml) to obtain nanoparticle dispersion.
[0210] The hemostatic capacity of RGD-COF nanoparticles
in vivo was evaluated by mouse tail transection model. Fifty healthy Kunming mice were randomly
divided into 5 groups with 10 mice in each group. A blank control group (only tail
transection, corresponding to "injured" in Figs. 12 and 13), saline group, COF group,
RGD-NS group, RGD-COF low dose group (20 mg/kg, i.e. 20 mg/kg in Figs. 12 and 13)
and RGD-COF high dose group (40 mg/kg, i.e. 40 mg/kg in Figs. 12 and 13) were set
up respectively. Administration was via tail vein injection, single dose, and the
dosage was 20-40 mg/kg body weight. The dosage volume was 10 mL/kg. 5 min after the
administration, the tail was amputated 0.5 cm from the end of tail by a sharp scissor.
The time was recorded immediately once the blood flowed out. The amputated tail was
touched lightly with absorbent paper every 20 s, until the bleeding from the amputated
tail stopped (without blood streak), this period was recorded as the bleeding time.
The area of blood stain on the absorbent paper was calculated by Image Pro Plus software,
and then the blood loss of mice was assessed.
[0211] The results of hemostatic experiment
in vivo showed that RGD-COF significantly shortened the bleeding time and reduced the amount
of bleeding in mice, and had a good hemostatic effect
in vivo. As shown in Figs. 12 and 13, compared with the normal saline group or the COF carrier
group, the low dose group (20 mg/kg) of RGD-COF prepared in Example 1 could shorten
the bleeding time from 400s to 150s, which was shortened by 62.5%; and the blood loss
was reduced from 2 mL/kg to 0.6 mL/kg, which was reduced by 70%. The high dose group
(40 mg/kg) of RGD-COF prepared in Example 1 could shorten the bleeding time from 400s
to 40s, which was shortened by 90%; and the blood loss was reduced to 0.2 mL/kg, which
was reduced by 90%.
[0212] The low dose group of RGD-COF prepared in Example 2 could shorten the bleeding time
from 400s to 155s, which was shortened by 61%; and the blood loss was reduced from
2 mL/kg to 0.8 mL/kg, which was reduced by 60%. The high dose group of RGD-COF prepared
in Example 2 could shorten the bleeding time from 400s to 50s, which was shortened
by 87.5%; and the blood loss was reduced to 0.12 mL/kg, which was reduced by 94%.
However, the spherical RGD-NS prepared in Example 9 reduced bleeding time by only
23% and could not reduce blood loss. Therefore, the cuboidal RGD-COF had far more
efficient hemostatic effect
in vivo than that of spherical RGD-NS.
[0213] The high dose group of RGD-COF prepared in Example 3 could shorten the bleeding time
from 400s to 52s, which was shortened by 7%; and the blood loss was reduced to 0.15
mL/kg, which was reduced by 92.5%.
[0214] The high dose group of RGD-COF prepared in Example 4 could shorten the bleeding time
from 400s to 47s, which was shortened by 88.2%; and the blood loss was reduced to
0.17 mL/kg, which was reduced by 91.5%.
Example 12
[0215] Micron-scale CD-MOF was prepared as in Example 6.
[0216] Silver loaded CD-MOF. 169 mg of silver nitrate was weighed and dissolved with acetonitrile
to 100 ml in a volumetric flask to prepare 10 mmol/L silver nitrate solution. The
micro-scale CD-MOF 600 mg was weighed and added into an EP tube, and 1.5 ml acetonitrile
was added, mixed and ultrasonically treated for 10 min. Then 5 ml 10mmol/L silver
nitrate solution was added, placed in the dark for 72 h. After washing with acetonitrile
(10 ml) for 3 times and centrifuging at 4000 rpm for 5 min, and the precipitate was
dried at 40°C for 12 h in a vacuum drying oven.
[0217] Micron-scale silver-loaded COF. 1g of micron-scale silver-loaded CD-MOF powder dried
in vacuum at 80°C was weighed and added into a round bottom flask which was fixed
on a magnetic stirrer. 12.85 mL N,N-dimethylformamide was added, and the mixture was
heated at 80°C and stirred at 500 rpm. When the temperature of the reaction reached
60°C, 0.99 g of crosslinking agent diphenyl carbonate (the molar ratio of CD-MOF to
crosslinking agent is 1: 6) and 0.5 ml of catalyst triethylamine were added. The mixture
was reacted for 24 h, and centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5 min. The precipitate was washed
each twice with ethanol (10 ml), water (10 ml) and acetone (10 ml), respectively,
and dried at 60°C in vacuum oven for 6 h. The obtained micron-scale silver-loaded
COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size of 1-5 µm.
[0218] Silver-loaded RGD-COF: 1 g micron-scale silver-loaded COF and 21.7 mg 4-dimethylaminopyridine
were weighed and added into a round bottom flask, 21.7 ml N, N-dimethylformamide was
added and stirred evenly, and then 21.7 mg linear GRGDS, 13.36 mg carbamide and 86.95
uL triethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer (500 rpm)
in dark at 37°C for 24 h, and centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5 min. The precipitate was
washed with N, N-dimethylformamide (10 mL), ethanol (10 mL), water (10 mL) and acetone
(10 mL) once, respectively, and the obtained crystal was dried in vacuum at 60°C for
6 h. The obtained silver-loaded RGD-COF had regular cubic shape with a particle size
of 1-5 µm, and the mass ratio of cyclodextrin framework material to RGD measured by
HPLC is 1: 0.015.
[0219] Antibacterial effect: The MIC values of silver-loaded CD-MOF, silver-loaded COF and
silver-loaded RGD-COF against
Escherichia coli CMCC (B) 44102 were all 16 µg/ml, which had a better antibacterial effect than that
of commercial preparation (Bangerjie
®) (128 µg/ml). It could be seen from the time-bactericidal curve (Fig. 14) that when
the concentration of Ag was 4 µg/ml-16 µg/ml, the bactericidal effect of nano-silver
on
Escherichia coli CMCC (B) 44102 was weak, which was obviously enhanced when the concentration of Ag
was greater than 16 µg/ml or increasing gradually. The nano-silver of 1.0 MBC (32
µg/ml) could well inhibit the growth of bacteria within 6-8 h. The MIC values of silver-loaded
CD-MOF, silver-loaded COF and silver-loaded RGD-COF against
Staphylococcus aureus CMCC (B) 26112 were all 128 µg/ml, and the antibacterial effects were similar to
that of commercial preparation (128 µg/ml).
[0220] Wound healing effect (Fig. 15): Compared with the commercial silver nanoparticle
reagent (control group), silver-loaded RGD-COF significantly accelerated the healing
speed of epidermal wound in rats. As compared with silver-loaded CD-MOF and silver-loaded
COF groups at the same time, silver-loaded RGD-COF had better healing effect on epidermal
wounds in rats.
Example 13
[0221] RGD-COF loaded with antithrombotic drugs: Seven antithrombotic drugs of aspirin,
ticlopidine hydrochloride, cilostazol, clopidogrel bisulfate (type II), rivaroxaban,
ozagrel hydrochloride, tirofiban hydrochloride were weighed and dissolved by adding
30 mL dry ethanol and ultrasonically treated for 10 min, respectively. Then 500 mg
RGD-COF prepared in Example 1 was added (the molar ratio of the drug to RGD-COF was
2: 1), and stirred at 300 rpm at room temperature for 24 h to incubate and load the
drug. After completion of drug loading, the mixture was centrifuged at 4000 rpm for
5 min, and the drug-loaded RGD-COF in lower layer was obtained. The drug loading was
determined by HPLC as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Drug loading efficiency of nanoscale RGD-COF loaded with antithrombotic drugs
Drug name |
Drug Loading of RGD-COF mg/mg (%) |
Aspirin |
2.9 |
Ticlopidine hydrochloride |
3.1 |
Cilostazol |
1.1 |
Clopidogrel bisulfate (type II) |
2.5 |
Rivaroxaban |
2.3 |
Ozagrel hydrochloride |
3.0 |
Tirofiban hydrochloride |
3.2 |
Example 14
[0222] RGD-COF loaded with hemostatic drugs: Three hemostatic drugs of tranexamic acid,
aminocaproic acid and vitamin K1 were weighed and dissolved with 30 mL dry ethanol
and ultrasonically treated for 10 min, respectively. Then 500 mg RGD-COF prepared
in Example 1 was added (the molar ratio of drug to RGD-COF was 2: 1), and stirred
at 400 rpm at 37°C for 12 h to incubate and load the drug. After completion of drug
loading, the mixture was centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5 min, the drug-loaded RGD-COF
in lower layer was obtained. The drug loading determined by HPLC was 13.5%, 4.3%,
and 2.1%, respectively.
Example 15
[0223] RGD-COF loaded with anti-infective drugs: Four anti-infective drugs of sulfadiazine,
ceftriaxone, amoxicillin and levofloxacin were weighed and dissolved with 30 mL dry
ethanol and ultrasonically treated for 10 min, respectively. Then 500 mg of RGD-COF
prepared in Example 1 was added (the molar ratio of RGD-COF to drug was 1: 1), and
stirred at 200 rpm at room temperature for 48 h. After completion of drug loading,
the mixture was centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 5 min, the drug-loaded RGD-COF in lower
layer was obtained. The drug loading determined by HPLC was 3.8%, 3.3%, 4.6%, and
6.7%, respectively.
Example 16
[0224] RGD-COF targeting thrombus
in vivo: Formation of mouse mesenteric thrombus was induced by FeCl3, and activated platelets
at thrombus site were labeled with rhodamine B injected in advance. After thrombosis,
red Cy5 fluorescence labeled RGD-COF (40 mg/kg) prepared in Example 3 was injected
into tail vein. It was observed under fluorescence microscope that red Cy5 fluorescence
labeled RGD-COF could target and enrich in mesenteric thrombus. The co-localization
coefficient of RGD-COF nanoparticles and activated platelets at thrombus was as high
as 0.65, which was much higher than that of unmodified COF and spherical RGD-NS group
(Fig. 16), indicating that cuboidal RGD-COF could highly target thrombus
in vivo.
Example 17
[0225] RGD-COF targeting bleeding site
in vivo: The mouse tail transection model was utilized to evaluate the targeting efficiency
of RGD-COF prepared in Example 2 to bleeding site
in vivo. CY5-labeled COF, RGD-NS and RGD-COF nanoparticles (40 mg/kg) were injected into the
tail vein of Kunming mice. 5 min later, the tail was amputated 0.5 cm from the end
of tail by a sharp scissor to construct the mouse tail transection model. After 10
minutes of tail amputation, when the bleeding at the transected tail had stopped,
the mouse tail was amputated 1 cm away from the first incision, and the mouse tail
sample with a length of 1 cm was obtained. The fluorescence signal of RGD-COF aggregated
at the transected tail was measured by small animal vivo imager. Because the RGD-COF
could target activated platelets aggregated at the bleeding site, the fluorescence
signal at the transected tail of RGD-COF group was 4 times of that in COF group, and
3 times of that in RGD-NS group, which indicated that the cuboidal RGD-COF could highly
target and aggregate at the transected tail bleeding site, and had a better targeting
efficiency
in vivo than that of spherical RGD-NS.
[0226] All documents referred to in the present invention are incorporated by reference
herein as if each document is individually incorporated by reference. Further, it
should be understood that upon reading the above teaching of the present invention,
various modifications or modifications may be made to the present invention by those
skilled in the art, and those equivalents also fall within the scope defined by the
appended claims of the present application.